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Basmati Blues

Basmati Blues

A scientist creates genetically modified rice and is sent India to sell it to rural farmers.

Phantom Thread

Phantom Thread

Set in 1950s London, Reynolds Woodcock is a renowned dressmaker whose fastidious life is disrupted by a young, strong-willed woman, Alma, who becomes his muse and lover.

    Anote's Ark

    Anote's Ark

    As rising sea levels threaten to destroy the Pacific island nation of Kiribati, President Anote Tong works to bring the immediate threat of climate change to the attention of the international community.

    The Cleaners

    The Cleaners

    A look at the shadowy underworld of the Internet where questionable content is removed.

      Mary and the Witch's Flower

      Mary and the Witch's Flower

      After she finds a flower that grants temporary magical powers, Mary must overcome an evil plot at a college of witchcraft above the clouds.

      Deaf Short Films Program

      Deaf Short Films Program

      A collection of short films made by and/or starring Deaf artists, exploring the spectrum of communication and expression.

      This Business of Autism

      This Business of Autism

      A documentary following businesses across the United States that are employing adults with autism spectrum disorders.

      Downsizing

      Downsizing

      When scientists discover how to shrink humans to five inches tall as a solution to overpopulation, Paul and Audrey decide to abandon their stressed lives, get small, and move to a luxurious new downsized community—a choice that triggers life-changing adventures.

      Happening: A Clean Energy Revolution

      Happening: A Clean Energy Revolution

      Filmmaker James Redford embarks on a personal journey across the US to meet pioneers of clean energy technology, finding them in some very unlikely places.

      I, Tonya

      I, Tonya

      Did she or didn't she? Global scandal engulfs top figure skater Tonya Harding after her ex-husband orchestrates a hapless attack on her rival, Nancy Kerrigan, six weeks before the Olympics—perhaps with Harding's blessing.

      Bombshell: The Hedy Lamarr Story

      Bombshell: The Hedy Lamarr Story

      This documentary reveals the Hedy Lamarr hidden behind the famously beautiful Hollywood star's glamorous image: a technological trailblazer whose inventions form the basis of modern WiFi, GPS, and Bluetooth systems.

      Over the Limit

      Over the Limit

      Russian rhythmic gymnast Margarita Mamun struggles to withstand her grueling regimen and the harsh verbal treatment of her coaches as she prepares for the 2016 Olympic Games.

      Far From the Tree

      Far From the Tree

      Families of children who have Down syndrome, dwarfism, autism, or other "abnormalities" share intimate stories of their journeys toward acceptance for their one-of-a-kind kids.

      Jane

      Jane

      Jane Goodall, a young and untrained woman, challenges male-dominated scientific consensus with her chimpanzee research and revolutionizes people's understanding of the natural world.

      Rat Film

      Rat Film

      Across walls, fences, and alleys, rats not only expose our boundaries of separation but make homes in them. Filmmaker Theo Anthony looks at the rat—and the people who love them or kill them—to explore the history of classism and racism in Baltimore.

      Wasted! The Story of Food Waste

      Wasted! The Story of Food Waste

      Every year, one third of all food grown for human consumption is thrown away. Wasted! explores the reasons for this waste and look for ways to fix the problem.

      A River's Last Chance

      A River's Last Chance

      A story of salmon, timber, weed, and wine along California's Eel River.

      AlphaGo

      AlphaGo

      A journey from the halls of Cambridge to Seoul, where a legendary Go master faces an unproven AI challenger.

      Trophy

      Trophy

      This in-depth look into the powerhouse industries of big-game hunting, breeding, and wildlife conservation in the U.S. and Africa unravels the complex consequences of treating animals as commodities.

      Chasing Coral

      Chasing Coral

      Divers, photographers, and scientists set out on an ocean adventure to discover why coral reefs are disappearing and to reveal the underwater mystery to the world.

      Look and See

      Look and See

      In poetry and prose, Wendell Berry documents the difficult choices made by fellow farmers in Henry County, Kentucky, and how modernity dramatically reshapes their relationship with the land.

      Baby Driver

      Baby Driver

      After being coerced into working for a crime boss, a young getaway driver finds himself taking part in a heist doomed to fail.

        Score

        Score

        This documentary brings Hollywood's premier composers together to give viewers a look inside the musical challenges and creative secrecy of the world's most international music genre: the film score.

        Dawson City: Frozen Time

        Dawson City: Frozen Time

        An exploration of a massive cache of rare silent films unearthed by a bulldozer in 1978 from the permafrost beneath a busted Gold Rush boom town.